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Olen Steinhauer Reading Order

5 series · 16 books

Mystery & Thriller

Olen Steinhauer is an American author renowned for his intricate spy fiction, particularly recognized for his gripping novel The Tourist from the Milo Weaver series. Over his career from 2003 to 2020, he authored 16 books across five series, including the Ruthenia Quintet and Middleman, as well as standalone novels and short stories. His storytelling often explores themes of espionage and intrigue, making him a standout voice in the genre.

Middleman Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2018)

Start with The Middleman and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Middleman
The Middleman
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Vandals
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Milo Weaver Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2020)

Start with The Tourist, the first of 4 books in the Milo Weaver series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Tourist
The Tourist
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Nearest Exit
The Nearest Exit
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of An American Spy
An American Spy
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Last Tourist
The Last Tourist
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Ruthenia Quintet Series

Complete

5 books (2003–2007)

Start with The Bridge of Sighs, the first of 5 books in the Ruthenia Quintet series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Confession
The Confession
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of 36 Yalta Boulevard / The Vienna Assignment
36 Yalta Boulevard / The Vienna Assignment
2005Buy 🇺🇸
4
Liberation Movements
2006Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Victory Square
Victory Square
2007Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2016)

Start with You Know What's Going On and read in order.

#Title
1
You Know What's Going On
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
On the Lisbon Disaster
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Start-Up
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Start with The Cairo Affair and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Cairo Affair
The Cairo Affair
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of All the Old Knives
All the Old Knives
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Olen Steinhauer written?
Olen Steinhauer has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Olen Steinhauer series?
Here are the first books in Olen Steinhauer's series: Middleman: The Middleman; Milo Weaver: The Tourist; Ruthenia Quintet: The Bridge of Sighs; Short Stories/Novellas: You Know What's Going On.
What order should I read Olen Steinhauer's books?
We recommend reading Olen Steinhauer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Olen Steinhauer's series complete?
Olen Steinhauer has 5 completed series.

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